Professional Liability Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Tampa, FL, is seeking a Professional Liability Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of legal experience. The ideal candidate should be interested in various Professional Liability areas, specifically focusing on construction defects and architects' and engineers' errors and omissions. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong analytical, writing, research, and communication skills.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and analysis on issues related to Professional Liability, with emphasis on construction defects and architects' and engineers' errors and omissions.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and client communications.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on Professional Liability matters.
• Attend court proceedings and hearings as necessary.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals within the firm.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the state of Florida.
• Minimum of 2 years of legal experience, with a focus on Professional Liability preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction defects and architects' and engineers' error and omissions issues.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Florida State Bar.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Drafting legal documents.
• Litigation experience.
• Client counseling.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Time management and organizational skills.

This mid-sized national firm boasts nearly 20 offices scattered throughout the eastern United States. The firm specializes in litigation defense and the small Tampa office, nearing its fifth anniversary, is highly regarded for its professional and product liability and product and casualty claims defense. Attorneys can expect to recieve salaries in line with other firms in the region.